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Prints
At the crime scene
Evidence
Misc.
100
Define Forensics
The application of science to law
100
Invisible fingerprints that appear on a piece of paper or check are known as?
Latent prints
100
What is included on a crime scene sketch?
The location of the scene, The case number, An arrow and "N" indicating north etc. THE NAME OF THE POSSIBLE SUBJECT IS NOT INCLUDED!
100
What is an important tool used in both ballistics and trace evidence analysis?
A comparison microscope
100

The examination of bullets, cartridge cases, shotgun shells, and ammunition of all types in the _____ unit

Exit hole is larger than entrance hole in a high speed projectile.

200

A statement made under oath

Testimonial Evidence 
200

What chemical can be used to devlop fingerprints off of a piece of paper?

iodine

200
How should a crime scene technician package a bloody shirt?
In a paper bag
200

Blood, saliva, skin are all examples of what kind of evidence?

Biological evidence

200
How can scientists tell the difference between a male and female skeleton?
The pelvis of the female is wider, males have sharper edges to the tibia and ulna, eye sockets for females are rounder
300
What is a radial fracture?
Cracks in glass extending outwards
300
Identification of a victim through dental records is called what?
Odontology
300

A(n) _________ is a person who can demonstrate a particular skill or has knowledge in a trade or profession that will help the court determine the truth of the matter at issue.

Expert witness

300
What piece of evidence could an investigator use to determine most precisely who the suspect of a crime is if two identical twins are in question?
Fingerprint
300
How can a scientist tell if a hair has been forcibly removed?
The root attached to the hair shaft will probably be broken or damaged.
400
What causes a concentric fracture?
Direct impact
400
Bifurications are found on what?
Fingerprints
400

Which crime scene pattern would involve dividing a crime scene into a coordinate plane

grid method

400

The exchange principle states that... 

the perpetrator of a crime will bring something into the crime scene and leave with something from it

400
What possible genotypes will the offspring have if the parents' blood types are O and AB?
AO or BO
500
When detectives explain that contact with another person, place, or object results in an exchange of physical materials, what principal are they describing?
Locard's principal
500
The three main types of fingerprints are?
Loop, whorl, arch
500

The first job of the first responder is to?

secure the crime scene

500
What is the difference between individual and class evidence?
Individual- Material that is used to make a direct id of a person Class- Material that is used to connect an object or person to a group
500
What does DNA stand for? Name three biological sources of DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid. Blood, Saliva, Tissues or other bodily fluids.